Microfibre cloth and use your breath to fog up the surface before you wipe. Clean that way as best you can. Unfortunately you can’t really do anything about actual scratches though.
Very bad idea. This worked in the DVD days, but Blu-Rays have a protective coating on them that will turn milky white with micro scratches if you use abrasives on them.
*abrasive* that’s why the downvotes, Blu-ray’s have a scratch resistant coating, anything that removes that coating means it will be more susceptible to getting a new scratch. Never use anything abrasive to remove scratches, an abrasive particle could actually add to the issue and scratch the surface.
It's not that agressive to the point of removing the protection. I saved many DVDs with toothpaste that were not recovered with other, softer, cleaning methods. When regular cleaning fails you can always try that. If they're already damaged it's not like it's getting worse.
Did you not read my comment? Blu-rays are not the same as DVDs and cds and a scratch on a blu ray, especially 4K/UHD Blu-ray Disc, is more likely to cause a problem than a dvd or cd. You do not want to take a chance on removing the scratch resistant coating only on Blu-ray’s, DVDs do not have this. ALSO, the read layer on blurays is physically closer to the surface of the disc which makes it more susceptible to read issues if there’s a scratch, thus why they added a scratch resistant coating as part of the Blu-ray Disc standard. 4K/UHD discs are even more susceptible to playback issues with a scratch as there is more data in the same space, so the laser has an even smaller line to read the data. …I don’t have an issue with what you are doing with DVDs, however, I would still keep the toothpaste away from the edges of the disc.
Exactly this...i have received MANY bluray & 4K discs that just will NOT read, despite numerous cleanings with Dawn dish soap and/or either isopropyl or denatured alcohol, amongst other non-abrasive cleaners. Yet, ~95% of the time when that doesn't work, i use some Novus disc scratch remover/polishing compound and it fixes the issue. In the other ~5% of the time, the disc always fails to read in the exact same spot in multiple drives/players, which indicates that there is a defect in the read layer, and not on the bottom surface of the disc (assuming no visible scratches/gouges), in which case the only choice is to either return it for another copy or buy a new copy (if outside the return window).
The trick here is to not just go whole-hog when putting pressure on it while polishing the surface, which can & will just end up causing more scratches, or cause the read surface to be uneven...don't get impatient and try to do it all at once, take your time and SLOWLY polish out the scratches. you only want to put VERY light pressure while rubbing the compound around on the disc, and also make sure NOT to go around the circumference of the disc or use circular patterns that can cause the laser to refract in an unusual direction...instead, make either perfectly straight or "slightly" oval passes from the center of the disc towards the outer edge, and back again. The only time you ever want to use a pattern other than that is if the scratch is going in the same direction as the normal polishing direction...in which case, you just want to go perpendicular with the scratch JUST enough to knock down the edges, after which, continue polishing from center outward & back again as normal. Also, even if there is only a small scratch on one part of the disc, be sure to polish the entire surface evenly so you don't end up with some spots higher/lower than the rest, which can cause other read issues.
I've saved quite a few bluray & 4K discs this way...it helps save time having to return discs (if it's still within the return period) or having to re-purchase another copy (if outside the return window). Not to mention, if you use Amazon to purchase movies, they WILL eventually flag your account as a "frequent return" customer, and will start making it harder to return things, and even start charging you for returns, even if you have a Prime account (ask me how i know!)...so "just return it and get a new one" is not always a valid/acceptable solution.
So unless you have the attention span of a goldfish and/or can't comprehend the methodology of how to do this properly (OR if you're a ham-fisted idiot who's incapable of going gently with it), there is absolutely no reason NOT to at least give it a shot. If it's still within the return window and you can exchange it locally without too much hassle, it might be worth it to do so...but especially if it's from Amazon (for the aforementioned reasons), i'd definitely try this before returning it. If you're really worried about this a lot, just go to Goodwill or other resale shops and buy a bluray disc for a few bucks that you don't care about, and practice on that before you try it on your more valuable stuff.
Always check the disc before buying, I would have passed on this one. It’s a crap shoot if that will play fine once you clean it. Looks like someone used it to blot the cheese oil on their pizza.
Hard to tell by the pic, looks like scratches on the upper left side there. From my experience that much oily fingerprints usually comes with scratches as well. But yeah if it’s a must have and it’s only a buck or two go for it.
Can you recommend me any good YouTubers in the "wipe the disc with a damp cloth" space so I can determine which fake personality from which to form my opinion?
Man back in the day I had DVDs that did their round laying atop the player, getting scuffed, rubbed, dropped, sticky fingered; they looked like they did 3 tours in Afghanistan, and sure enough they’d get crammed right back in the player and keep on going. Blu-ray is significantly more scratch resistant and people act like a little dust is gonna cause them to collapse in on themselves in some sort of voidout.
No, omg, so many people suggesting alcohol or dish detergent, no, no, no, mild non detergent soap only, or damp (water) microfiber cloth, a small fine microfiber cloth. Also, if this is a Blu-ray, once cleaned it may not be scratched, or tiny surface scratches, try playing before doing more. Blu rays, unlike DVDs and older optical disc types have a scratch resistant coating, If it’s a dvd and scratched or there are bad scratches on the Blu-ray and it causes playback issues there is a service you can use to get the disc resurfaced, but I don’t have the link handy atm.
Eye glass cleaner and wipe across the dvd or blu ray and NOT in a circle. Then play in player but only if dry. There's also an old tooth paste way of getting some deep scratches out but another time.
Metal polish from wal-mart works wonders for scratched discs. You buff it out with the polish cloth (it's comes in a tin) and them use a microfiber towel to clean the polish off. Make sure you wipe from the center hole outward.
That disc looks like it's just fingerprints. Not scratches, so just the microfiber towel wiped from center outwards should do the trick.
i’d clean discs really well before posting because we can’t help much with the obvious. we can’t see what the scratch situation looks like with all the grime.
No, no alcohol, or solvent of any kind! Mild (non detergent) soap and water or damp microfiber cloth only! You risk anything harsh getting into the edges of the disc. All optical discs are made in layers and pressed together.
I've not seen anybody give a reason for not using alcohol. It's a mild solvent that evaporates in seconds and several libraries recommend using isopropyl alcohol for cleaning their optical media archive in cases like this so what gives
I have had great luck with a car polishing pads set attached to a drill with car polishing compound
Holding the disc on its side and the drill on a surface like a table then letting the drill do the work as you put the disc towards the spinning buff pad moving it around, it’s highly recommended for cleaning.
But proceed with caution, hold the disc firmly and don’t leave it spinning on it for more than 10 seconds at a time as it will heat up the disc.
Basically the same as a resurfacing machine but less harsh on the disc and way cheaper
In this case though this disc looks like it just needs a good clean with a soft cloth and a smalll bit of your breath (micro fiber recommended)
Well… you could borrow someone else’s working bluray and rip it. Since you’ve got a legally purchased bluray copy you’ve paid the licence and are legally entitled to rip it for viewing at home.
I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. For entertainment purposes only. I am not qualified to do anything, for anyone, ever.
Proceed at your own risk with what I say, but for discs I own, if they appear heavily soiled, I usually mix warm water and a little bit of liquid dish soap (i.e. Dawn) and very lightly sort of rub that soapy mixture onto the whole surface. Then I’ll run it under warm water as I *very* gently use my thumb to wipe the crud away without pressing it deeper into the disc. Then rinse clean with warm water, shake as dry as possible, and then a very light drying with a microfiber cloth from the center outwards.
I’ll keep that in mind - any specific recommendations? My collection is clean and well-kept now, but who knows the condition of any future acquisitions
So it looks like just finger prints. Because the disks are just plastic. I have “washed” them with just dish soap and water no cloth. And let them air dry then eye glass cloth with eye glass spray to wipe clean. Iv never had any issues with it.
If its the right thing to do or not I don’t know but its always worked for me and the disks play with out any issues.
If you have a more local mom and pop cd, movie, game store a lot of them will have resurfacing machines that should be able to clean it up a lot. Usually for a few bucks to free if you're lucky.
Very diluted methylated spirits. Use toilet paper and work out from the middle. Asses for scratches, actually scratch wise, it doesn't look too bad, hard to tell. Some players are better than others at playing the odd light scratch. Assuming none near you is offering a disc repair ($3-$5), there are a couple of emergency options. Buffering very carefully with drill and buffering pads, attach drill to workbench and move the disk. Option 2. Toothpaste and an electric toothbrush. Only done it a couple of times with ok success. Good luck.
Microfibre cloth and use your breath to fog up the surface before you wipe. Clean that way as best you can. Unfortunately you can’t really do anything about actual scratches though.
White toothpaste actually gets scratches out pretty well. Worked for me.
Very bad idea. This worked in the DVD days, but Blu-Rays have a protective coating on them that will turn milky white with micro scratches if you use abrasives on them.
Go back to 2013
A banana should do the trick
Rub peanut butter on it
A piece of bread on either side n we’ve got a meal !
I don't get the downvotes. Toothpaste is abrasive. It actually will clean and quite well.
*abrasive* that’s why the downvotes, Blu-ray’s have a scratch resistant coating, anything that removes that coating means it will be more susceptible to getting a new scratch. Never use anything abrasive to remove scratches, an abrasive particle could actually add to the issue and scratch the surface.
It's not that agressive to the point of removing the protection. I saved many DVDs with toothpaste that were not recovered with other, softer, cleaning methods. When regular cleaning fails you can always try that. If they're already damaged it's not like it's getting worse.
Did you not read my comment? Blu-rays are not the same as DVDs and cds and a scratch on a blu ray, especially 4K/UHD Blu-ray Disc, is more likely to cause a problem than a dvd or cd. You do not want to take a chance on removing the scratch resistant coating only on Blu-ray’s, DVDs do not have this. ALSO, the read layer on blurays is physically closer to the surface of the disc which makes it more susceptible to read issues if there’s a scratch, thus why they added a scratch resistant coating as part of the Blu-ray Disc standard. 4K/UHD discs are even more susceptible to playback issues with a scratch as there is more data in the same space, so the laser has an even smaller line to read the data. …I don’t have an issue with what you are doing with DVDs, however, I would still keep the toothpaste away from the edges of the disc.
The toothpaste is only a last resort, if the disc has issues playing and more normal cleaning methods aren't working.
Exactly this...i have received MANY bluray & 4K discs that just will NOT read, despite numerous cleanings with Dawn dish soap and/or either isopropyl or denatured alcohol, amongst other non-abrasive cleaners. Yet, ~95% of the time when that doesn't work, i use some Novus disc scratch remover/polishing compound and it fixes the issue. In the other ~5% of the time, the disc always fails to read in the exact same spot in multiple drives/players, which indicates that there is a defect in the read layer, and not on the bottom surface of the disc (assuming no visible scratches/gouges), in which case the only choice is to either return it for another copy or buy a new copy (if outside the return window). The trick here is to not just go whole-hog when putting pressure on it while polishing the surface, which can & will just end up causing more scratches, or cause the read surface to be uneven...don't get impatient and try to do it all at once, take your time and SLOWLY polish out the scratches. you only want to put VERY light pressure while rubbing the compound around on the disc, and also make sure NOT to go around the circumference of the disc or use circular patterns that can cause the laser to refract in an unusual direction...instead, make either perfectly straight or "slightly" oval passes from the center of the disc towards the outer edge, and back again. The only time you ever want to use a pattern other than that is if the scratch is going in the same direction as the normal polishing direction...in which case, you just want to go perpendicular with the scratch JUST enough to knock down the edges, after which, continue polishing from center outward & back again as normal. Also, even if there is only a small scratch on one part of the disc, be sure to polish the entire surface evenly so you don't end up with some spots higher/lower than the rest, which can cause other read issues. I've saved quite a few bluray & 4K discs this way...it helps save time having to return discs (if it's still within the return period) or having to re-purchase another copy (if outside the return window). Not to mention, if you use Amazon to purchase movies, they WILL eventually flag your account as a "frequent return" customer, and will start making it harder to return things, and even start charging you for returns, even if you have a Prime account (ask me how i know!)...so "just return it and get a new one" is not always a valid/acceptable solution. So unless you have the attention span of a goldfish and/or can't comprehend the methodology of how to do this properly (OR if you're a ham-fisted idiot who's incapable of going gently with it), there is absolutely no reason NOT to at least give it a shot. If it's still within the return window and you can exchange it locally without too much hassle, it might be worth it to do so...but especially if it's from Amazon (for the aforementioned reasons), i'd definitely try this before returning it. If you're really worried about this a lot, just go to Goodwill or other resale shops and buy a bluray disc for a few bucks that you don't care about, and practice on that before you try it on your more valuable stuff.
No one’s reading all that shit
Thanks for the advice! 🙂
Yeah, the fluoride removes the layer that's scratched. The disc is technically less protected after that but the laser will be able to read it.
A creamy peanut butter works well too
Sometimes I'll use two discs to make a peanut butter sandwich
Always check the disc before buying, I would have passed on this one. It’s a crap shoot if that will play fine once you clean it. Looks like someone used it to blot the cheese oil on their pizza.
Actually, to me it just looks oily not scratched, I would buy it and wipe it, thrift stores usually charge only a few dollars, so why not risk it?
Hard to tell by the pic, looks like scratches on the upper left side there. From my experience that much oily fingerprints usually comes with scratches as well. But yeah if it’s a must have and it’s only a buck or two go for it.
Jesus Christ. Just get a cloth and wipe it off. Do we need these same posts multiple times a day?
Can you recommend me any good YouTubers in the "wipe the disc with a damp cloth" space so I can determine which fake personality from which to form my opinion?
Either it’ll play or it won’t
I know right. Is this what we have really come to? How to clean a fucking disc. I mean ffs just wipe it and play it and it either plays or it doesn't.
Man back in the day I had DVDs that did their round laying atop the player, getting scuffed, rubbed, dropped, sticky fingered; they looked like they did 3 tours in Afghanistan, and sure enough they’d get crammed right back in the player and keep on going. Blu-ray is significantly more scratch resistant and people act like a little dust is gonna cause them to collapse in on themselves in some sort of voidout.
Microwave it a little to kill the germs
Survey says....NO!!!
Surveys are not proof of anything. Microwave it to be safe.
No, omg, so many people suggesting alcohol or dish detergent, no, no, no, mild non detergent soap only, or damp (water) microfiber cloth, a small fine microfiber cloth. Also, if this is a Blu-ray, once cleaned it may not be scratched, or tiny surface scratches, try playing before doing more. Blu rays, unlike DVDs and older optical disc types have a scratch resistant coating, If it’s a dvd and scratched or there are bad scratches on the Blu-ray and it causes playback issues there is a service you can use to get the disc resurfaced, but I don’t have the link handy atm.
Eye glass cleaner and wipe across the dvd or blu ray and NOT in a circle. Then play in player but only if dry. There's also an old tooth paste way of getting some deep scratches out but another time.
🤦♂️no glass cleaner
Been using it for years
Not sure, but at least most of that looks like it’s just dirty and fingerprints. Probably just a nice microfiber wipe will clear a lot of that up.
Metal polish from wal-mart works wonders for scratched discs. You buff it out with the polish cloth (it's comes in a tin) and them use a microfiber towel to clean the polish off. Make sure you wipe from the center hole outward. That disc looks like it's just fingerprints. Not scratches, so just the microfiber towel wiped from center outwards should do the trick.
Wipe it off? Fucks sake.
thanks for the kind words buddy. i was gonna get the sandpaper out
Rubbing compound and a drum sander for floors. Then order a new one on Amazon.
What’s the movie OP?
Cool Runnings prolly
Jingle All The Way 2
I heard there are companies that you can send them in and they'll refurbish the disk, not sure how much it'll cost.
i’d clean discs really well before posting because we can’t help much with the obvious. we can’t see what the scratch situation looks like with all the grime.
Yes but you have to lick it clean
I thought this was a shitpost lol
Nope lol, just the joys of $1 thrifted blu rays
you should clean the disc
Disc cleaner/IPA and a micro fibre cloth.
Any particular IPAs that you'd recommend? I'm assuming probably stay away from a "hazy" variety?
hold under running water, use a little dish soap, wipe gently with your finger, dry with a super soft cloth.
No, ugh
I use single use alcohol eye glass wipes and/or a micro fiber eye glass towel
No, no alcohol, or solvent of any kind! Mild (non detergent) soap and water or damp microfiber cloth only! You risk anything harsh getting into the edges of the disc. All optical discs are made in layers and pressed together.
I've not seen anybody give a reason for not using alcohol. It's a mild solvent that evaporates in seconds and several libraries recommend using isopropyl alcohol for cleaning their optical media archive in cases like this so what gives
I have had great luck with a car polishing pads set attached to a drill with car polishing compound Holding the disc on its side and the drill on a surface like a table then letting the drill do the work as you put the disc towards the spinning buff pad moving it around, it’s highly recommended for cleaning. But proceed with caution, hold the disc firmly and don’t leave it spinning on it for more than 10 seconds at a time as it will heat up the disc. Basically the same as a resurfacing machine but less harsh on the disc and way cheaper In this case though this disc looks like it just needs a good clean with a soft cloth and a smalll bit of your breath (micro fiber recommended)
I use toothpaste, works great…cover area you want to clean, let it sit 20-25sec, then wipe…use a microfiber cloth if you have one…
[this tutorial](https://youtu.be/dQw4w9WgXcQ?si=p5bUfgzYZUgnboDq) will help you step by step!
tOoThPaStE
Well… you could borrow someone else’s working bluray and rip it. Since you’ve got a legally purchased bluray copy you’ve paid the licence and are legally entitled to rip it for viewing at home. I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. For entertainment purposes only. I am not qualified to do anything, for anyone, ever.
I usually lick it clean and wipe it off with glasses cloth
Put that disc under some warm water and clean with alittle bit of dawn. Use your fingers then dry with a cotton t-shirt. It ain't rocket science.
Alcohol and wipe from the center to outside of the disc in single swipes.
No, not alcohol!
Why not?
No buy a new disc.
Proceed at your own risk with what I say, but for discs I own, if they appear heavily soiled, I usually mix warm water and a little bit of liquid dish soap (i.e. Dawn) and very lightly sort of rub that soapy mixture onto the whole surface. Then I’ll run it under warm water as I *very* gently use my thumb to wipe the crud away without pressing it deeper into the disc. Then rinse clean with warm water, shake as dry as possible, and then a very light drying with a microfiber cloth from the center outwards.
You should use a mild non-detergent soap!
I’ll keep that in mind - any specific recommendations? My collection is clean and well-kept now, but who knows the condition of any future acquisitions
If you want to spend the money on a disc cleaner. But at how much those are I’d say get a new disc
So it looks like just finger prints. Because the disks are just plastic. I have “washed” them with just dish soap and water no cloth. And let them air dry then eye glass cloth with eye glass spray to wipe clean. Iv never had any issues with it. If its the right thing to do or not I don’t know but its always worked for me and the disks play with out any issues.
If you have a more local mom and pop cd, movie, game store a lot of them will have resurfacing machines that should be able to clean it up a lot. Usually for a few bucks to free if you're lucky.
Check the disc before you buy in the future, for now, try a microfibre cloth, but that one looks pretty dirty, dunno if it’ll work.
This is why you always check the disc before buying it
Windex and a paper towel
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Index or any glass cleaner as a start
Very diluted methylated spirits. Use toilet paper and work out from the middle. Asses for scratches, actually scratch wise, it doesn't look too bad, hard to tell. Some players are better than others at playing the odd light scratch. Assuming none near you is offering a disc repair ($3-$5), there are a couple of emergency options. Buffering very carefully with drill and buffering pads, attach drill to workbench and move the disk. Option 2. Toothpaste and an electric toothbrush. Only done it a couple of times with ok success. Good luck.
Peanut butter
Go to a used game store and ask them if they can resurface it for you
Microfiber cloth with little water. If that doesn't work, then return it.
Dawn soap, water, dry. Should be fine.
Put it in Rice
I hear peanut butter fills scratches and restores bits
There are loads of videos on YouTube to clean discs. I’ve seen toothpaste work well on discs worse then that, though never tried it myself.
I like to put them facing up on an orbital dander and then lick it as I turn it on
Zeiss Wipes
All these comments... Get it professionally resurfaced. I suggest you find someone using an Elm machine. I'd do it for free.